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AE63 DXK

2013 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,432 mi
Last recorded143,432 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Astra63,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE63 DXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 143,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2024 137,186 miles

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four of them (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust middle pipe corroded

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2024 137,182 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2023 129,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 111,763 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,253 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 107,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 96,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2020 96,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge also cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 87,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 76,092 miles

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Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,665 miles

Front blades poor

Pass 22 Aug 2016 49,584 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AE63 DXK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 63,601 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE63 DXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE63 DXK is a 2013 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2013.

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